In summary: Tech Advisor reports the OnePlus Nord 6 appeared on Geekbench with impressive scores that outperform the Google Pixel 10, featuring Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 12GB RAM. Speculation suggests this could be OnePlus’s final smartphone amid closure rumors, though company officials deny these claims as misinformation. Future devices like the OnePlus 15T and OnePlus 16 with 9,000mAh battery remain in development despite uncertainty surrounding the brand’s future. The OnePlus Nord 6 has been spotted on a popular benchmark test, and there’s a chance it could be the brand’s final phone....

The OnePlus Nord has finally arrived, bringing months of speculation about OnePlus’ return to the mid-range market to an end. Once thought to be the OnePlus Z (and before that the OnePlus 8 Lite) the Nord is the first in a line of handsets designed to hit a more affordable price point than flagships like the upcoming OnePlus 8T . When does the OnePlus Nord launch? The OnePlus Nord officially launched on 21 July by way of a special augmented reality event....

Mobile browsers combined with HTML 5 should let web-based applications compete better with native applications, at least that’s what browser developer Opera believes. Aaccording to co-founder Jon von Tetzchner, the combination of fragmentation and native applications on smartphones exeperienced today is bad for both consumers and developers. For consumers it becomes more difficult to switch to a new phone based on a different operating system and at the same time keep all of their applications, and developers almost have to start from scratch when they develop an application for different platforms, von Tetzchner said....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Best-in-class display Excellent battery life Phenomenal main & ultrawide cameras Fun microlens camera Cons No periscope lens Some performance throttling Our Verdict The Find X3 Pro is a flagship’s flagship, a phone that’s deliriously expensive and not ashamed of it. But if you are willing to spend that kind of money, then right now this is where I would spend it. The display is the best around, the charging speeds and battery life are both exceptional, and the two main camera lenses will be hard to beat – and that’s not even mentioning the first-of-its-kind microlens camera....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Up to two days of battery life Speedy 65W charging Bright 90Hz display Cons Chip not as powerful as rivals Mixed cameras Tinny speaker Our Verdict The Oppo Find X5 Lite has a mixed camera set-up and ships with the older Android 11, but there is still a lot to love about this mid-ranger. Best Prices Today: Oppo Find X5 Lite Oppo has three phones in its Find X5 range and the Find X5 Lite is the cheapest handset of the bunch....

In summary New flagship tipped for a huge battery Flat 1.5K display also tipped Different processor to most 2026 flagships Specifications for the Oppo Find X9 Pro have leaked, pointing to a flagship smartphone with one particular stand-out component. Familiar tech tipster Digital Chat Station has posted some alleged specifications for the Pro follow-up to the Oppo Find X8 range on Chinese social network Weibo. By far the most interesting specification here is a battery that passes the 7000mAh mark....

The Oppo Find X9 smartphone has already appeared in an unboxing video a whole week ahead of its official unveiling. Oppo will announce its new flagship phone series on 16 October, but we already have a good idea of what it will look like. Tech write Noah Cat has taken to X to post a brief video of the Oppo Find X9 being removed from its box. Indeed, you could say that it’s already received its first drop test as well, given the way in which the phone is taken from its box....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, the HD30 should be Considered fine value for money if you want a full-HD model that punches visually above its weight. What you get onscreen here in terms of detail and dynamics is terrific for the price. While the HD30 is probably less refined than it should be when it comes to overall usability, home-cinema fans and high-end gamers will not be disappointed by its visual performance....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent bright room performance Punchy HDR Low input lag for gaming Cons No 120Hz support Basic sound system Edge light pooling at times Our Verdict This Panasonic a 4K LED Dolby Vision TV is a smart buy if you’re after a screen suitable for movies, sports and 60Hz gaming. Using an HDR Bright Panel Plus screen, it’s particularly good in rooms with high ambient light....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It may not push the boundaries in terms of visual performance, but the Ultra Short Throw Screeneo is a lot of fun. Perfect for kids bedrooms, sporting events and large-walled living spaces, its huge images are easy to enjoy. The standard-definition Freeview TV tuner though is a misstep. No one wants to see grotty SD blown up to 100-inches across. While there is a version of the Screeneo sans tuner, what we would actually like is a Freeview HD upgrade....

Sony’s Days of Play Sale is back for 2019, offering huge discounts across top PlayStation games and hardware. You can pick up hugely popular PS4 games at a discount, or pick up a cheap PlayStation VR deal to enhance your gaming experience. And even if you don’t want to spend your hard-earned cash, there’s a way for you to win a huge PlayStation bundle simply by playing your PS4. We’ve got all the details about Sony’s Days of Play Sale, including dates, best deals and competition details....

As promised, the Poco X2 smartphone is now official, complete with 120Hz screen, no less than six cameras and frankly ridiculous price. Here are all the details. It’s been a while waiting for a follow-up to the brilliant Xiaomi Pocophone F1 , but the worth looks like it was worth it. The Poco X2 looks like it could be the best value smartphone of 2020 with an amazing set of specs for a modest price....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bursting with fitness features Rugged, but lightweight Week-long battery Cons Options and data deluge may overwhelm newcomers Touchscreen is not terribly responsive Our Verdict The Polar Grit X Pro is an excellent high-end fitness tracker, which offers users high levels of insight into their performance and can accommodate a diverse range of routines. Polar Flow is incredibly detailed but will likely intimidate newcomers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Exhaustive list of exercise programs Premium watch faces Lightweight Cons Silicone strap feels a little cheap Cramped UI Our Verdict For newcomers, this is a comprehensive – if exhausting – introduction into the world of fitness tracking. Dedicated gym rats will either appreciate the granularity the Ignite 2 offers or go for something a bit more ruggedised and specific to their needs. Best Prices Today: Polar Ignite 2 The Polar Ignite 2 is the latest workout-centric smartwatch from Finnish fitness brand Polar Electro Oy....

Razer has announced two new wireless gaming mice, the Razer Basilisk Ultimate and the Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed. Despite the names, both mice have Razer’s HyperSpeed tech in them, its wireless tech that it claims it has 25% faster click latency than other brands. This kind of tech is advantageous if you’re PC gaming and want the fastest in-game reaction to your swipes and clicks. The Basilisk Ultimate is the high-end mouse here at £169/$169, while the Basilisk X HyperSpeed is a more palatable £59/$59....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long-lasting battery Smooth, simple software Snazzy design 120Hz refresh rate Cons InConsistent camera No IP waterproofing Average performance LCD panel Our Verdict The Realme 9 Pro is a good all-round Android that won’t hurt your wallet. Despite a sometimes inConsistent camera and ok performance, it provides excellent battery life, user-friendly software and a sharp design. Best Prices Today: Realme 9 Pro Realme is back this year with its 9 series, which features three different smartphones: the 9i, 9 Pro and 9 Pro+....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Near-flagship performance Responsive 120Hz Super AMOLED display 65W fast charging Cons Mediocre supplementary cameras No wireless charging Not as fast as the Realme GT Our Verdict The Realme GT Neo 2 is another excellent mid-range smartphone phone to rank alongside the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G. It’s got a poised design, an excellent 120Hz AMOLED display, and superb battery. All in all, this is one of the best-balanced phones you’ll find for around the £400 mark, even if it fails to impress quite as much as the Realme GT before it....

The Samsung Galaxy A51 scored a respectable three and a half out of five in our recent review . We said it had solid cameras but that the performance and fingerprint sensor left a little to be desired, especially at its £329. That price hasn’t stopped people from buying the phone though, as the Galaxy A51 that was the world’s bestselling Android handset in Q1 2020 according to analyst firm Strategy Analytics ....

At a Glance Our Verdict Without actually getting the chance to properly put those four lenses through their paces, it’s impossible to assess the A9. It looks slick, and the substantial storage and AMOLED screen should soften the blow of paying £549 for a mid-range processor. Still, this phone is all about the camera, and right now we don’t know if those extra lenses are the next step forward or a goofy gimmick....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a no-frills phone that will suit many users needs, but it’s not quite cheap enough for our liking. At £150 it is underpowered and under-featured, though we like the microSD support and removable battery. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy J3 The J3 is one of the entry-level models in Samsung’s Galaxy line-up, and you can buy it in the UK for £150 through distributors such as Mobile Fun....